diff --git a/apps/gallery/serializers.py b/apps/gallery/serializers.py
index bd439d37..e16e1428 100644
--- a/apps/gallery/serializers.py
+++ b/apps/gallery/serializers.py
@@ -100,6 +100,7 @@ class CropImageSerializer(ImageSerializer):
         crop_params = {
             'geometry': f'{width}x{height}',
             'quality': quality,
+            'upscale': False,
             'crop': crop,
         }
         cropped_image = self._image.get_cropped_image(**crop_params)